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S966 BGJ

1998 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,703 mi
Last recorded31,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB60024,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 BGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,530 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 27,530 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 26,821 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 26,821 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,619 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 24,010 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear shock has reduced damping

Fail 17 Aug 2013 21,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,410 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,404 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 19,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,664 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 18,606 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,575 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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S966 BGJ is a 1998 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 24,076 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S966 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S966 BGJ registered?

S966 BGJ is a 1998 Honda CB600, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S966 BGJ safe to buy?

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